Friday, January 28, 2011

Our reliable source asked Sabbir Khan ( Director of Shahid Kapoor upcoming 'Heer and Ranjha') if the film's really shelved so he replied "Ya there are rumors floating around. its a hazard of the profession you should wait for the official announcement."

Thursday, January 27, 2011

From a Bajaj Caliber at the age of 18 and soon graduating on to a second-hand red Maruti 800, Shahid Kapoor has come a long way with his set of wheels for he now owns a macho Range Rover. This cute looking Bollywood stud is a petrol-head to the core and his love for cars and bikes is what Anshika Ajmera found out about in a recent chit-chat with the star :

ZW: What was your first vehicle that you owned? Was it a car or a bike?

Shahid: It was a bike. I bought a Bajaj Caliber as soon as I turned eighteen and I had just joined college at the time. Basically the minute I got my driver's licence I knew that it was a bike that I wanted and the Caliber fulfilled that teenage dream for me.

As far as cars go, I bought a second hand Maruti 800 right after graduation. At the time I couldn't afford much more! Surprising as it may sound, that car was my first set of 4 wheels so to speak.

ZW: Are you a car guy or more of a bike guy?

Shahid: Both actually. Choosing between the two is a difficult task for me as my love for both is immense. A bike is a very different experience and you can't get that anywhere else other than on a nice bike. It gives you a sense of freedom.

Nowadays my life is rather busy and I live in Mumbai so practicality has governed my heart and a car is what I use more often. It offers me my personal space and helps me unwind at times as well.

ZW: Your favourite car and bike?

Shahid: I own the car that I love and it happens to be the Range Rover. It's the best car for me as I find it more than capable of handling the disastrous roads in and around Mumbai. I love SUV's for they are more boyish and offer a macho look. They are also practical vehicles and can ferry a load of people and luggage around with ease. My slightly over-weight staff and loads of luggage are regular features in my Range Rover and the vehicle has proven itself to me time and time again!

As far as bikes are concerned, I recently picked up a Harley-Davidson Fat Boy. I initially went looking for a smaller bike, but it was the Fat Boy that I fell in love with. It's a heavy bike however it's a lot of fun to ride. I enjoy cruising around on it when I get the time. My other bike is the Yamaha MT-01, which I prefer more during my city jaunts. Despite being a powerful bike, the Yamaha also allows for easy riding in the city. It has an upright riding position as compared to a Yamaha R1, and I actually like the straight posture better.

ZW: What is the coolest vehicle that you have driven in your movies?

Shahid: I am highly fascinated by Hummers and in one of my movies I got a chance to drive it too! That was a lot of fun. I have also enjoyed a number of sports bikes like the Honda CBR 954 RR. I don't remember the exact movies that I got to drive or ride these machines in, but I definitely did enjoy the experience.

Shahid: I like to take the wheel myself and I remember driving left-handed somewhere in Europe, and it is my most memorable drive for all wrong reasons! I was holidaying with my family and we had taken this huge van on rent for our road trip and all of us were super excited to do things on our own. With me behind the wheel and all raring to go, we ended up taking a route to nowhere and two hours into our drive I realized that we had in fact reached no where. It was complete circle that we had driven in!

As far as favourite destinations are concerned, I have too many! In India, it is definitely the North for its beautiful up in the hills. Abroad, I prefer Europe for its scenic and just picture book perfect.

ZW: What is the fastest that you have driven and in which car?

Shahid: Hmmm, the actual figure must be illegal! Just kidding, I really don't know how fast I went, but I drove a Ferrari once and it was really fabulous. That car is simply beautiful and I was thrilled being behind the wheel.

ZW: Your wish-list for cars and bikes?

Shahid: My brother insists that I should own a muscle car. Keeping his wish in mind I am contemplating to buy a Ford Mustang. That is possibly the only car on my list as of now for I am rather happy with my Range Rover at the moment.

ZW: Five things to be found in Shahid’s car?

Shahid: I don't have a list of five essentials, but I always have my Bluetooth with me and with Pioneer's new in-car multimedia system that has an option to plug-in five phones into the device, I am now looking at getting that installed soon for it promises to be a boon for a person like me.

ZW: What kind of music do you like?

Shahid: I love house music that's loud and progressive. The first thing that I do to keep me going all through the day is listen to some house music with a cup of black coffee. Music is the most important gadget of my life and is functional for me every day. Music is an integral part of my driving experiences as well and no drive is complete without the right music coming out of the speakers.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor, who is currently shooting for Pankaj Kapoor's "Mausam", says working with his father has made him more professional.

"I have done a lot of films with new directors, so it became easy for me to convince them on a shot. But with dad, it is not the same. He has made me more professional," Shahid, who was here to unveil Pioneer's new 2011 electronics range, told reporters.

Starring alongside Sonam Kapoor, Shahid will be seen portraying the role of an air force pilot in the directorial debut of three-times national award winner Pankaj Kapoor.

The 29-year-old says he has become thick-skinned to his father's presence now.

"Initially, I used to get jitters in his presence but now I have become used to it and have learnt how to overcome my nervousness. After spending so much time with him, I have become more thick-skinned," Shahid said.

"It is not very easy to satisfy my dad. Till the time I don't get thumbs up from his end, the re-takes don't stop. But the process has made me learn a lot. My casual attitude to let go has been rectified by dad. He is the finest actor, not because he is my dad but because of the experience and talent he has," the actor said.

Shahid says he wants to be known as the "director's actor".

"I want to be known as the director's actor. From now on, I will not take the pressure of what they want from my character. I'll listen to them, do according to them and if things don't work out, blame them for it," he said with a sheepish grin.

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor, who has been missing from action for a while now, will soon be back with a bang as he has signed films with directors Kunal Kohli and Sajid Nadiadwala.

"Yes, the buzz about me signing a film with Kunal are true. I have signed the project with him and we will start working on it very soon," Shahid told reporters here.

The actor also cleared the air regarding featuring in a film titled "Heer Ranjha".

"I am definitely doing a film with Sajid Nadiadwala, but it being called 'Heer Ranjha' is not very sure. So, I can't confirm the title and the subject of the movie. But we are doing a project together that is for sure," he said.

The actor is currently working round the clock for his father Pankaj Kapoor's directorial venture "Mausam".

Sporting a clean shaven look and dressed in semi-formals, the actor was in the capital to unveil the new 2011 range of Pioneer electronics.

Monday, January 17, 2011

Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor: Love over a cuppa

If Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan are a real life couple who ooze romance in the Lux commercial, Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra are another rumoured couple who shall be igniting the world of commercials together.

Reportedly, both Shahid and Piggy Chops have been roped in to endorse a coffee product together. They shall be, therefore, invading your TV screens flaunting their romance armed with a cup of coffee.

While the ‘Kaminey’ pair are expected to conjure up yet another dazzling on-screen chemistry over coffee, they haven’t actually admitted to their real life relationship. They have been spotted together on numerous occasions (once even at midnight in airport) they have dodged the media with the orthodox answer that they are ‘just good friends’.

And speaking of coffee, they also appeared on the chat show ‘Koffee with Karan’ and dished up a fantastic camaraderie as Karan Johar was all eyes and ears. But they are not the first real life couple to endorse a product together.

Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan do it maddeningly in Lux (as reported above). John Abraham and the dusky Bipasha Basu do it for a shampoo prodct while Akshay Kumar-Twinkle and Ajay Devgan-Kajol do it for mobile phones.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor were spotted together in Durban, South Africa enjoying a T-20 match between India and South Africa. The couple have been seen together quite often lately irrespective of continuous denials about their relationship.\

From the duo's body language as reflected in the pictures taken on the day of the match, sparks are clearly visible. After the sensual chemistryseen between them inKaminey, rumours of them dating have been alive for a very long time now.

Sasha and Piggy Chops also performed at a concert to mark the 150th occasion of Indians coming to South Africa. Apparently, there was a rift between SRK and Shahid, but Priyanka came to their rescue and helped them patch-up.

Bonding beween them was quite evident inKoffee with Karan as well. Karan Johar had called them on his show giving them an opportunity to sort out their differences. The lovebirds looked very comfortable in each other's company on the chat show.

Shahid was previously linked to Vidya Balan, while Priyanka Chopra was reportedly dating Harman Baweja. The couple surely seem to have moved on together.